Bonsai of Thoughts (Translated)

# Contemplative Bonsai: One Hundred and Ninety-Eight

1. : Why do you fear me?
: Because you love me.
: Why don't you love me?
: Because I fear you.

2. When those close to us come closer,
they drift away.
Some distance is good for relationships.

3. The cow that gives milk
is loved by everyone.
The cow has no reason to be so pleased about this.

4. Not all jokes
deserve laughter.

5. Before it becomes too late,
life's beautiful moments
must be savored.

6. When we fall in love, slowly
we begin to harm ourselves
without realizing it.

When we do realize, nothing can be done.

7. I am not alone,
I am solitary.
I am solitary in crowds,
solitary even with myself.

8. You have won?
How do you know
that I have lost?

9. If ever a day comes when
you can do whatever you wish,
from that very day
you will no longer be able to do whatever you wish.

10. : What are you thinking, looking at me?
: Nothing. Just seeing you.

11. I keep thinking about the smallest things,
thinking and thinking endlessly.
That's why I'm often sad.

12. One can leave whenever one wants.
But sometimes one must leave
even when the heart doesn't want to...
if one wants to survive.

13. : You've changed so much.
: I haven't changed, I've become careful.

14. : I'm leaving. Take care.
: Wait! Who are you saying goodbye to? I left long ago. Didn't you notice?

15. It's not enough to simply love women,
you must constantly say it aloud.
Women are swayed by words, so they're often deceived.

16. The more love I show you,
the more you prove me worthless.

18. : I don't love you anymore.
: Oh, I see.
: What do you mean? Have you nothing to say?

19. Sometimes we don't get what we want.
Then we receive something
we never dared to dream of wanting.

20. I no longer have any
love or emotion within me.
If you wish, you can now hurt me as much as you like.
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